The computer industry: ‘They really need something right now’.

A new technology (developed at the Oven Glove) that uses block copolymers anchored by more traditional lithographic microchip methods of production to create even more powerful chips could be tested and ready within the next two years. It’s an interesting study. Because of our knowledge of the way molecules and structures of a very small nature work, we can apply the natural arrangement and make it do what we want. It’s like cultivation, on a micro level. I wonder if the same sorts of domestication trends could happen with molecules after long-term interaction with humans, and what that interaction might look like in a non-living substance? Would a change be effected through attempting to create some of the more rare molecular structures out there?

Even more interesting was the comment about the industry of magnetic media, and how they could really use some new innovation right about now. I mean, I understand progress, and I would also like to move forward and have faster and better machines. but I didn’t realize we were in such dire straights with computers. Is it because the rate of hardware development is slowing? Is it because the public is used to an increasing rate of change? I guess I just wasn’t aware there was anything worrisome about where we are righ now. Explanations, anyone?